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Chief of militant organisation arrested in ManipurDaily News & AnalysisPlace: Imphal | Agency: PTI The chief of a militant organisation was arrested on Saturday during a combing operation in the interior of Bishenpur district in Manipur, police sources…

Forgotten conflictBBC NewsFor about 50 years, the Indian police and army have been battling separatist insurgents in the north-eastern state of Manipur, a conflict which human rights groups claim leaves at least 500 women widowed each year. There were …

Blast rocks Imphal as Prez stays in Raj BhavanTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Suspected militants triggered a powerful explosion in an area close to Raj Bhawan where President Pratibha Patil was staying forcing the Manipur government to enhance vigil across the …

Sharmila re-arrested, continues with her fastTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Barely 24 hours after a local court released Irom Sharmila Chanu from judicial custody, police on Friday arrested her as she continued with her fast seeking repeal of the controversial …

Home Secretary Pillai's visit spurs development of northeast regionSifyRecently, Union Home Secretary GK Pillai visited Manipur to assess the law and order situation. Pillai's visit primarily focused on taking stock of ongoing development proje…

Famous wood carver Umakanta Singh, Manipur's rising starSifyManipur, which has over the years produced many crafts persons, has added another feather to its cap through W. Umakanta Singh, a famous wood carver and proud winner of the 2005 National A…

Opposition leader RB Koijam points out flaws in Governor's addressKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, Mar 11: The leader of opposition Radhabinod Koijam has today pointed out flaws in the Governor's address given at the 10th Session of the 9th Manipur Legislat…

Editorial – “Where is Iron Lady?”KanglaOnlineLeader writer: Hrishikesh AngomWhile the international communities begin to acknowledge the decade long struggle of Iron Lady Irom Chanu Sharmila for the repeal of Armed Forces Special Power Act from t…

What is Higher Education, Manipur University?KanglaOnlineManipur University was established on June 5, 1980, under the Manipur University Act.1980 (Manipur Act 8 of 1980), as a teaching cum-affiliating University at Imphal with territorial jurisdiction…

“Where is Iron Lady?â€KanglaOnlineLeader writer: Hrishikesh AngomWhile the international communities begin to acknowledge the decade long struggle of Iron Lady Irom Chanu Sharmila for the repeal of Armed Forces Special Power Act from the soil …

Opposition leader RB Koijam points out flaws in Governor’s addressKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, Mar 11: The leader of opposition Radhabinod Koijam has today pointed out flaws in the Governor's address given at the 10th Session of the 9th Manipur Legis…

KanglaOnlinePresident all praise for state; keen on enhancing IT in stateKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, March 11: In a significant event for the state, the President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on the last day of her two days official visit to the state capital laid…

Calcutta TelegraphBomb blast during President's Manipur visitTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Suspected militants triggered a powerful explosion in an area close to Raj Bhavan where President Pratibha Patil was staying, forcing the Manipur government to enhan…

Shun violence, Patil tells ManipurCalcutta TelegraphImphal, March 11: Greeted with a militant-sponsored strike during her two-day visit to Imphal, President Pratibha Patil today urged the people of Manipur to reject violence and also called on women to…

Calcutta TelegraphSix countries vie for titleCalcutta TelegraphAltogether 251 players from Malaysia, Nepal, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and India are participating in the championship being organised by the Thang Ta Federation of India and Hu…

Calcutta TelegraphPatil's pep talk to women of ManipurE-Pao.netImphal, March 11 2011: Appreciating the courage and wisdom of Manipuri women, President of India, Pratibha Devisingh Patil has expressed the need for Manipuri mothers to play a more pro…

Sharmila re-arrestedAssam TribuneIMPHAL, March 11 – A day after she was released from the police custody, human rights defender and Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Chanu Sharmila was re-arrested again today. Half an hour ahead of the President…

India TodayIndia's Prez connects with HunphunMorungExpressPresident of India Pratibha Patil laying a foundation stone for Manipur Information Technology Park at the IT Park Campus in Mantripukhri, Imphal on Friday. (Newmai News Network Photo) HUNPH…

Ibobi calls for dialogue with valley insurgentsMorungExpressImphal | March 11 : Chief minister of Manipur Okram Ibobi Singh today appealed to underground groups particularly the "valley based" ones to abjure violence and come forward for peac…

European Manipuri Association (EMA)E-Pao.netThe European Manipuri Association (EMA) would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to all the Manipuri sportspersons at their outstanding success and performance in the recently concluded 34th Nationa…